A survey commissioned by financial analyst UBS has found 40% of UK terrestrial viewers would be prepared to pay for their television were ITV to move its channels to a pay model. The struggling commercial network currently broadcasts four thematic … Continue reading →
From 3rd August, ESPN America has moved from channel 417 to channel 430 on Sky’s EPG. It has also moved out of the news and events pack, meaning that Sky customers will only be able receive the channel bundled with … Continue reading →
Sky has announced plans to launch a 3D TV channel next year to build on the growing consumer demand for its Sky+ high definition service. As the “next step in the Sky+ HD journey”, the company plans to offer the … Continue reading →
here are indications that from the 1st September changes will be made for Sky Sports News. It appears that this channel will be made available to all Sky Sports subscribers aswell as those that subscibr to the News and Event … Continue reading →
US series Heroes will be shown giving another chance to watch series one of Heroes on Saturday nights. We’ll be running a double bill of Heroes at 11.30 every weekend, starting with this, ahead of the start of series 4 … Continue reading →
According to reports in the UK media press BSkyB is about to reveal an impressive set of end-of-year numbers this coming Thursday when it declares its Q4 and full-year figures. The consensus seems to be that BSkyB is defying the … Continue reading →
The BBC’s live coverage of the Championship campaign will start with Newcastle United’s opening-day trip to West Bromwich Albion on 8 August. The BBC will show 10 live Championship games during the 2009/10 season and has announced details of the … Continue reading →
BBC Worldwide chief executive John Smith has revealed that a joint venture deal between the BBC’s commercial arm and Channel 4 could be agreed in the next few weeks following the tabling of a new streamlined proposal that he claims … Continue reading →
As from 1st September, the following prices are believed to be implemented for new and existing customers. Although these increases are not yet official, they have been sent to numerous sources. 1 mix – 6 mix are up �1 on … Continue reading →
ESPN America has become part of the News and Events television pack on Sky. It was previously only available as part of the Setanta sport package. The pack, one of six entertainment packs offered by the satellite pay TV broadcaster, … Continue reading →
BBC HD viewers do not necessarily want sport, films or even jaw-dropping natural history in HD. “Our research shows that what viewers want in HD are the programmes that they love to watch in SD,” says Danielle Nagler, the BBC’s … Continue reading →
Simply Movies has stopped broadcasting classic films on Sky Digital and Freesat. Launched in December 2008, the channel aired vintage movies from the 1930s to 1970s on a 24/7 basis.
Continue reading →According to reports, Setanta has paid at least some of its pressing debts, and renegotiated others. It needed to: the English (soccer) premiership says unless it is fully in funds from Setanta by this Friday it reserves the right to … Continue reading →
Broadcaster Channel Five has been given a provisional green light to launch high-definition (HD) services on digital TV from 2010. Ofcom has granted the license on the proviso that the company will meet certain criteria related to its application by … Continue reading →
Sky News has announced plans to launch a high definition version of the channel in the spring of 2010. much closer to events, building on one of Sky News� existing strengths.� Sky News HD will be a simulcast of the … Continue reading →